When done well, creamy black shadow is equal parts rebellious, dramatic, and crazy sexy. Makeup artists went through pots of the stuff at the fall 2013 runway shows. Here, the looks that prove glossy black is—well, the new black.

I have a weakness for bridal gowns, especially this exquisite strapless Lanvin that Alber Elbaz presented at his 2014 resort show recently. It does exactly what a wedding dress should do: It looks unmistakably...

No, you don't need to get your eyes checked. On the fall runways, lipstick was intentionally blurry. Edges were faded, centers were darkened, and in some cases, the lipstick was blotted away until it became a soft, hazy stain. "It's been a while since we've experimented with lip looks, so it was nice to be playing around again," said makeup artist Pat McGrath. Here are our favorite ways to wear the trend.

Black licorice is one of those cilantro-like foods: People either love it or hate it. It's also an unexpected—and possibly polarizing—note in the fragrance world. It can do great things in a perfume, adding...